City & town
Alderman, City of Portland
- Vote for
- 3
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of Portland's Board of Mayor and Aldermen, which adopts the city's budget and ordinances.
Nonpartisan; the sample ballot lists each candidate as an Independent Candidate. On Sumner and Robertson County ballots.
Taxes & budget
Michael CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lucas ClementsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Hector GravesNo party listed
- Supports careful, explained spending of public money
Drew JenningsNo party listed
- Pledges careful stewardship of taxpayers' money
Megann ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Michael CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lucas ClementsNo party listed
- Supports managing growth while protecting small-town character
Hector GravesNo party listed
No documented position found.
Drew JenningsNo party listed
- Supports sensible development that protects community character
Megann ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lucas ClementsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Hector GravesNo party listed
- Supports local businesses and preserving Portland's character
Drew JenningsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Megann ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Michael CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lucas ClementsNo party listed
- Pledges careful review of water infrastructure and data center proposals
Hector GravesNo party listed
- Supports planning so services keep pace with growth
Drew JenningsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Megann ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.